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Spaghetti Structures A competition to build the tallest structure

Structures Build this square from card and four fasteners. As a structure its not very strong – if you press the top, it will collapse. Can you add one more piece of fastener card and stop it collapsing?

How to Make a Structure Stronger • Creating triangles makes the structure much stronger. • Triangles are used for reinforcement in many products, such as bridges and aircraft frames.

Rules for using Glue Guns 1. Always treat a glue gun as if it is hot. 2. When not being used, always stand the glue gun up. 3. Always use a board underneath what you are gluing. 4. Only one person can use a glue gun at a time. 5. Never touch anything with the hot end except for what is being glued. 6. Never touch the glue – it could still be hot.

Now try this… 1. You have 15 minutes to build a structure from spaghetti. 2. The structure must be free standing – that means nothing else can support it. 3. You can only use 12 pieces of spaghetti – you can break some of it into smaller lengths if you need to. 4. This is a competition – the tallest structure wins.

Example of a Pupils Winning Structure Close up showing triangles

Additional Images for Reference Single hole punch Fasteners